Shanghai hanging in there. Higher by about half a percent. European equities, of course, this one often the last week or so has been the tale how we begin the trading day. Ftse might be down. Spain ibex down one and a quarter. Interestingly was in positive territory. 6522. It is higher than before britain voted to leave the eu. Take a look at crude, wti down about a 133. Natural gas has been rallying this year down about the same amount. I want to thank you for being here. Bern stooen was a merrill guy for quite a long time. Made quite a name for himself, but for him to come in here and be the guest host for an hour is really good for richard bern seen the advisers. I think it says you couldnt get anybody else. That may be true to some extent, but im thanking you. Its nice to see you. Im glad youre here. Im sure he didnt need to set his alarm. Couldnt wait to get here this morning. Chopping at the bit. I think either works. Cham champing or chomping. Its champing. 6 02. If youve never
To make a monetary contribution to the Abraham Lincoln institute to fund next years symposium. You can see any board member of the ali to make a donation. We are wearing these badges. Or, you can visit our website to donate. Toonline lincolninstitute. Org, and you can look for the date of our next symposium. Wish you a safe ride home, whether your journey as long or short, and look forward to seeing you next year. We will reassemble across the street at 5 30. Thank you all for coming. [applause] you dont have to invite me. Earlier this month, fords theater hosted a symposium on the life and legacy of president Abraham Lincoln. Coming up on American History tv, we will hear from Sidney Blumental, the author of a selfmade man. Then remarks from edna greene medford. Later, we will hear from the author of mary lincoln, southern girl, northern woman. Cspans washington journal, live every day with news and policy issues that impact you. Coming up thursday morning, sarah warbalo, legal direct
And tim schultz, president of First Amendment partnership will discuss religious freedom laws in several states and the pushback from opponents who view laws as discriminatory. Then alex rogers with the National Journal will be on to talk about the gop president ial candidates efforts to woo unbound delegates, a process that could determine whether republicans will need to go past a first ballot at a president ial nominating convention for the first time in more than 70 years. Be sure to watch washington journal beginning live at 7 00 a. M. Eastern thursday morning. Join the discussion. Next, author and former political adviser Sidney Blumental talks about his book. He spoke at fords theater in washington. Sidney blumental, our first speaker, is a native of chicago, a ba degree and write for i alternative newspapers. He has been here since 1985. A journalist with the washington post, covering president s with reporting. He was bureau chief and contributed for the guardian and served as
Issues you are faced with. I came away from the first for him a few weeks ago deeply impressed with the urgent need that i felt from the members in attendance. I am going to try to be concrete and not be too high level or reviewed too much of what dr. Compton has already presented. I spent 10 years as a prescriber because i came to government. 5 years in my solo private practice. And 5 years as medical director of an Opiate Treatment Program for western psychiatric clinic pittsburgh. I maintain my private practice over that time. I can tell you the single most therapeutic thing i did for anybody was provide respectful medical treatment. Whether that included medication or just listening and advice in coronation of ancillary services. It almost did not matter which. Obviously medication was an important part. Of going to spend a lot of what i talk about todahyy on that. A word about the pictures im showing you. One day i asked everybody i saw if they could give me their permission to ta
As those two highprofile efforts play out in two of the nations most populaced states, were asking our viewers to weigh in. Should the minimum wage be raised to 15 an hour . If your answer is yes, should it be done on a statebystate basis or as a federal increase . Special lines this morning on the washington journal, minimum wage earners can call in at 2027488000. Business owners, the number is 2027488001. All others can call in this morning at 2027488002. You can also catch up with us on social media, on twitter, its cspanwj. On facebook, its facebook. Com cspan. A very good thursday morning. The minimum wage increase legislation thats moving through californias legislature is moving quickly this week after that deal was struck early in the week between governor jerry brown and legislators in that state. Heres the l. A. Times talking about the status of that legislation this morning. The plan sailed out of committee yesterday with broad support from democrats and is scheduled for a f